Crispy, golden millet flour cakes flavoured with onion and spices, fried until crunchy on the outside and tender within — a traditional Malian snack.
Instructions
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Mix millet flour with diced onion, minced scotch bonnet, and salt.
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Gradually add water and mix into a thick, scoopable batter.
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
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Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Did You Know?
Kini kiley are the original fast food of Mali — vendors have been selling them at markets for centuries before any Western chain arrived.
The Story Behind Kini Kiley
Kini kiley represents the ancient millet-based snacking tradition of the Bambara people. Millet flour was and remains the most accessible ingredient in the Sahel, and these simple fried cakes have sustained market traders, travelers, and families for generations.
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